Oilcloth

Description

A fabric, usually cotton, coated or impregnated with a pigmented drying oil, usually linseed oil, to make it waterproof. Oilcloth coatings were available in numerous colors and printed designs. It was commonly used for drop cloths, table covers, floor covers, waterproof clothing, umbrellas, and shelf linings. In the second half of the 20th century, oilcloths were replaced by less expensive plastic coated fabrics.